After seizing a heat stressed dog in Marsden yesterday with its mouth taped shut, unable to pant or drink, the RSPCA urges pet owners to take extra care of their animals in this current heatwave.
Last year, the RSPCA received almost 1500 calls about dogs being left in hot cars and more than 2000 calls about animals being left out with no shade or water.
RSPCA Queensland spokesperson Michael Beatty says it is frustrating to see pet owners leaving vulnerable animals in deadly conditions and it’s important to provide two to three containers of accessible water.